Why does suffering feel so personal — and could it actually be? In this message from Romans 6:5, Dr. John unpacks one of the most profound doctrines in the New Testament: union with Christ. Far from being random or meaningless, our suffering is the means by which God unites us to Jesus in His death — so that we might also share in His resurrection.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the